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Ive got 86K on mine.

Where in San Diego are you located at? I would suggest replacing the valvestem seals first before diving into a shortblock rebuild. They're inexpensive and can save you the money/headache if it turns out to be the seals. They can be replaced in your own garage in a few hours and theres ways where y...

First, what oil do you use? If Mobil 1, try switching to another brand. I have heard people drop some of the oil consumption just by switching oils (not weights, just the brands) Secondly, I would suggest (if your going to spend the money anyway) sticking with your OEM VIN matching block than getti...

Most of the people including me have came to the conclusion that the rings are usually the problem when it comes to oil comsumpsion. I know it's my rings because when I had the entire head (minus cams) replaced the problem still exsisted. I only know of one person who got lucky and changed the valv...

Replacing the valve seals in the head could repair your oil burning issues, but you may have more serious issues with your rings. Have you performed a full leak down test? A full leakdown test will help discern if it is the valves or the rings. I took my car to a local honda repair shop and the own...

I'd say it uses about a quart ever 500-600 miles. I know the rings may be at partly at fault, but I wanted to start with the head because its something I can take care of in my own garage. Im not set up to remove the engine or drop the pistons out. If I find a block problem... I would rather buy a n...

Hey Guys, Ok, so I bought my 2000 R about 4 months ago... and after seeing how much oil it goes through, I want to get the head re-built. I figure thats a good place to start. I live in San Diego, and wanted to ask if any of you guys know of any trust worthy shops in So-cal that specialize in Honda ...

take the cams out and measure them. Only 100% way to tell. but I doubt they are changed. take the ECU out and look at it, ECU is probably stll stock. get someone local who knows about Honda/Acura ad let them check it out. Trying to figure it out on the www, useless. I agree... its almost impossible...

mattsbobo wrote:Could it have Hondata? I know with a Hondata reflash on the new Si, the vtec crossover isn't the same as before the reflash. It's a lot more quiet, and you don't get the same audible sensation.

anyone know how I can check to see about aftermarket cams or a Hondata reflash?

Does it have stock cams? I've heard of people saying that some aftermarket cams they have put in made a real smooth crossover and a lower decibal crossover. Thats a good question. Is there an wasy way of tellin the stock cams from aftermarket ones? I took the car to a honda repair shop to see if th...

Markusirealius01 wrote:pull the solenoid and give it a good cleaning, make sure that the screen in the bottom is not clogged. That can cause Vtec not to engage.

Thanks for the advice, but as I posted earlier... the screen is not clogged.

How do you clean the solenoid?

Thanks for the response... I check the oil level weekly, and just checked it right before I went for a spin around the block. It has enough oil, so im not sure. I guess I should check my oil pressure. Is there an easy way to check to see if the solonoid is working? If I unplug the one wire plug from...

Hey Guys, Just Signed up and wanted to say Hi. I've always loved the Type R and always wanted to buy one, but the timing was never right. I always had other cars to keep me busy and couldn't part with them to get another toy. But, as of 2 months ago, I now own a 2000 Black Type-R #539 with 82,000 mi...